HorizonvsMount Rainier
Horizon and Mount Rainier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusSpicyFloral
Only in Horizon
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Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicorice
Property
| Property | Horizon | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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